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State of Emergency declared in New Jersey

April 23, 2025 Community News

Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, in response to the active Jones Road Wildfire in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near Lacey, Ocean, and Barnegat Townships in Ocean County.

New Jersey Assembly sends bill to combat organized retail theft to the governor

February 27, 2025 Community News

The New Jersey Assembly passed a bill cracking down on the rise in organized retail theft and associated crimes.

New Jersey bill would create regulatory framework for travel insurance

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate passed legislation that would create a comprehensive regulatory framework for travel insurance in the Garden State.

New Jersey committee advances bills to curb underage gambling

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee advanced two pieces of legislation that aim to make teenagers and young adults aware of the risks associated with underage gambling.

Feds terminate approval for New York City’s congestion tolling

February 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has terminated approval of the pilot for New York’s Central Business District Tolling Program.

New Jersey bill would allow Esports betting

February 14, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee has advanced legislation that could allow state-licensed sports betting websites, apps, casinos and racetracks to offer Esports wagering opportunities.

New Jersey bill would bar warehouses within 1,000 feet of historic sites

January 28, 2025 Community News

New Jersey Assemblywoman Carol Murphy has introduced legislation to prevent counties and municipalities from approving warehouse construction within 1,000 feet of historic sites.

Bramnick: No reason for feds to withhold drone information from the public

January 28, 2025 Community News

At a briefing today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the drones that caused panic among residents of New Jersey were authorized by the FAA for research.

What’s the point? Assemblyman blasts NJ governor for late flag decision

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued a statement just before 6 p.m. Monday, an hour after sunset, that flags would be raised “for the remainder of Inauguration Day,” Assemblyman Brian Bergen, R-Morris, said the governor shouldn’t have bothered at that point.

NJ gov to Trump: Give New York’s congestion pricing scheme a close examination

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to newly minted President Donald Trump, urging the new administration to give New York’s congestion pricing scheme a close examination.